But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31(NIV)

On Wings Of Eagles

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Challenges

2 Corinthians 4:8-11 (ESV)

8 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed;
perplexed, but not driven to despair; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck
down, but not destroyed; 10 always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so
that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. 11 For we who live
are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus
also may be manifested in our mortal flesh.

Several years ago a gentleman who served on one of Walt
Disney's original advisory boards told amazing stories! Those early days were
tough; but that remarkable, creative visionary refused to give up. He shared
how Disney responded to disagreements. He said that Walt would occasionally
present some unbelievable, extensive dream he was entertaining. Almost without
exception, the members of his board would gulp, blink, and stare back at him in
disbelief, resisting even the thought of such a thing. But unless every member
resisted the idea, Disney usually didn't pursue it. Yes, you read that
correctly. The challenge wasn't big enough to merit his time and creative
energy unless they were unanimously in disagreement!

We have so many challenges in life. The question is how
are we going to respond to them?

Dear Lord, we pray for wisdom when the challenges of life
come. Help us to use the challenges to make us better. In the Name of Jesus,
Amen.